Match finished
15/02/2025 15:30
0 : 2
  • News
    Leicester City
    • Leicester are set to remain without injured duo Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira for the visit of Arsenal.
    • Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen and Jamie Vardy will all have to be assessed before playing any part here.
    Arsenal
    • It was hoped that Arsenal might welcome back injured players during their week off, but the opposite has happened so far.
    • Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the rest of the season, while Gabriel Martinelli is set to miss a number of weeks, in a huge blow to Mikel Arteta's frontline.
    • Ben White is moving closer to a return, while Bukayo Saka is also stepping up his recovery, but this game will come too soon for the duo.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+5'
    The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
    90+4'
    Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
    90+4'
    Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) swings in the corner, but the goalkeeper does a brilliant job to intercept the effort.
    90+2'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) wastes a great scoring opportunity! He latches on to a precise pass and fires a decent first-time low shot towards goal from a promising distance, but Mads Hermansen denies him.
    90+2'
    The attendance is 31968.
    90
    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
    90'
    Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) tries to get on the end of a cross in a crowded box, but under pressure his header from near the penalty spot slips well wide of the right post.
    89'
    Mikel Arteta has decided to make a change. Kieran Tierney (Arsenal) replaces Leandro Trossard.
    87'
    It's in the back of the net! Leandro Trossard plays it into the box, and Mikel Merino (Arsenal) gets on the end of the cross to put it into the back of the net. 0:2.
    86'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Leicester, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    86'
    The referee is firm and issues Jorginho (Arsenal) a deserved yellow card.
    85'
    Here is a change. Bobby De Cordova-Reid is going off and Ruud van Nistelrooy gives the last tactical orders to Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester).
    85'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Patson Daka (Leicester) comes onto the pitch so that Wilfred Ndidi can be given a rest.
    81'
    4:9 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The shots on goal statistics – 2:3.
    81'
    Ethan Nwaneri produces a beautiful lofted cross into the box, where Mikel Merino (Arsenal) rises high to head the ball into the bottom left corner and beyond the goalkeeper. He makes it 0:1.
    80'
    Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    77'
    The foul by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) was seen by Samuel Barrott who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
    77'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
    77'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) collects a pin-point pass inside the box and tries a snap shot in the vicinity of the right post, but the goalkeeper dives perfectly to deny him. The ball bounces off his gloves and brushes the post. That was a fantastic reflex save. Arsenal win a corner.
    76'
    Substitution. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) has come on for Myles Lewis-Skelly.
    75'
    Today's match ends for Thomas Partey who will be replaced by Jorginho (Arsenal).
    75'
    Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to substitute Jordan Ayew and he is replaced by Stephy Mavididi (Leicester).
    74'
    The resulting corner from Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
    73'
    Bobby De Cordova-Reid almost gets into in a promising position, but the through ball by Jordan Ayew (Leicester) from just inside the box is intercepted by one of the defending players. The ball is out of play. Leicester win a corner kick.
    71'
    Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Mikel Merino, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
    70'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
    69'
    Substitution. Raheem Sterling did his best and is replaced by Mikel Merino (Arsenal).
    68'
    4:7 – the total goal attempt statistics. The current number of shots on goal is 2:1.
    67'
    Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester) unleashes a decent shot towards the roof of the net, but David Raya thwarts him with a nice save.
    66'
    Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) steps up to take a free kick and sends it in, but the opposition's defence is alert and clears the ball to safety. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
    65'
    Boubakary Soumare (Leicester) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for an infringement. A free kick is awarded to Arsenal.
    63'
    Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to David Raya, who smothers the ball.
    63'
    Jordan Ayew (Leicester) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
    62'
    Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it.
    62'
    Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger. Now Leicester have a corner.
    61'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) controls a pass, goes past a defender and curls a shot from the edge of the box right onto the crossbar.
    59'
    Arsenal force their opponents to concede a corner.
    59'
    Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender. The linesman makes the right call and Arsenal will have a corner.
    58'
    This shall not pass! Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
    58'
    Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) attempts to find Declan Rice with a delicate little through ball from inside the box, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
    57'
    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jordan Ayew (Leicester) was quite harsh and Samuel Barrott didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
    54'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
    53'
    Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence. The referee points to the corner flag and Arsenal will take a corner.
    53'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) finds himself in a promising position after receiving an excellent pass into the box, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention to avert the threat. It will be a corner kick for Arsenal.
    52'
    Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.
    50'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    49'
    Declan Rice (Arsenal) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Raheem Sterling, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.
    49'
    Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) attempts to find Ethan Nwaneri, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.
    46'
    Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) gets a yellow card.
    46'
    The second half has just started.
    45+5'
    The first half of today's match has just finished.
    45+4'
    A cross from Victor Kristiansen gives Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) a great chance right in the middle of the box, but he chooses the wrong option and sends a header just wide of the right post.
    45+3'
    Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.
    45+3'
    Boubakary Soumare (Leicester) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear.
    45+2'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The linesman signals a throw-in for Leicester.
    45+1'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
    45
    We will have 4 min. of added time.
    45'
    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal). Arsenal will take a corner kick.
    45'
    Gabriel (Arsenal) sends a long cross over to Raheem Sterling, but Mads Hermansen comes forward to gather the ball.
    43'
    James Justin (Leicester) is substituted due to injury. Ruud van Nistelrooy gives a chance to Woyo Coulibaly.
    42'
    James Justin (Leicester) wants to continue but the body doesn’t look willing!
    40'
    Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) chips a pass over the line of defenders to get the ball to Leandro Trossard, but his attempt is intercepted and cleared.
    36'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) whips in a cross from the corner, but Mads Hermansen is well positioned and punches the ball away.
    35'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) wriggles into space and fires the ball from the edge of the area, but one of the defenders is there to block the effort. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Arsenal.
    35'
    The Leicester players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    31'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) is caught offside yet again. Let's have a look at the offside statistics – 1:4.
    29'
    Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is caught offside once again.
    28'
    Caleb Okoli (Leicester) is penalised for a foul. Samuel Barrott had a clear view and blows his whistle.
    27'
    James Justin (Leicester) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
    25'
    The game is interrupted now, James Justin (Leicester) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
    24'
    The total number of attempts is 1:3. 1:1 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
    23'
    The free kick into the penalty area from Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) is cleared.
    22'
    Thomas Partey (Arsenal) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Samuel Barrott signals. A free kick has been awarded to Leicester.
    22'
    Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
    21'
    Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) is forced to stop his attacking move after the linesman signals for offside.
    20'
    Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. It's a throw-in for Leicester.
    19'
    The Arsenal players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
    16'
    Declan Rice (Arsenal) meets a cross from Ethan Nwaneri, but he cannot keep his header on target. It goes well wide of the right post.
    14'
    Samuel Barrott blows his whistle and it's Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee. The current number of fouls conceded by both teams is 0:1.
    13'
    Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.
    13'
    Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) is in the right place at the right time to receive a rebound and decides to shoot from long range, but his effort is immediately blocked.
    10'
    Boubakary Soumare (Leicester) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence. Chance! Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) gets to the rebound on the edge of the box and smashes the ball towards goal, but David Raya is alert and makes a great save to deny him.
    8'
    Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) tries to find the back of the net with a volley from inside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper denies him with a crucial save.
    8'
    Jamie Vardy nearly gets in a one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a defence-splitting pass from James Justin (Leicester), but one of the defenders makes a clearance to snuff out the chance.
    7'
    Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
    4'
    Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Jurrien Timber. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
    3'
    Gabriel (Arsenal) produces a cunning chipped pass for Raheem Sterling, who takes it down well but fails to get past the defenders and loses the ball.
    1'
    Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Jordan Ayew, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
    1'
    The first half has just begun.
    Arsenal will kick the game off.
    Samuel Barrott got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.
    Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.